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Knaisch Family History

Knaisch Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kapsch, Raisch, Kausch, Krisch, Kasch, Karsch, Kalisch, Kisch, Haisch

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Where is the Knaisch family from?

You can see how Knaisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knaisch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Knaisch families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Knaisch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Knaisch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knaisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knaisch ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Knaisch ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Knaisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knaisch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 51 immigration records available for the last name Knaisch. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 32 military records available for the last name Knaisch. For the veterans among your Knaisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Knaisch lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Knaisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Knaisch in 1950 was 44, and 68 in 2002.

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